How do I decorate outside easily for Thanksgiving and Christmas?

Been there . . .several times. Just do the absolute minimum you can do within your capabilities. If you have any friends you can call so that you can sit and just direct, that would be great. If not, be happy with what you can do. I was just grateful I made it through the surgery and even though it would be a long recuperation time, knowing things would go back to a "new normal" was good enough. One holiday season to give up considering I had the rest of my life was good enough for me.

Hi Candice! First, I am very sorry you had to have back surgery, and hope you get better soon. It is very limiting, and hope fully we can help you out with these suggestions.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=extremely+simple+christmas+decorations+for+outdoors&qpvt=Extremely+simple+christmas+decorations+for+outdoors&FORM=IGRE

https://www.diyncrafts.com/21882/decor/20-impossibly-creative-diy-outdoor-christmas-decorations

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ja3F5KkuAJs

https://www.pinterest.com/explore/christmas-urns/

https://www.apieceofrainbow.com/outdoor-christmas-decorations-best-ideas/

Laser lights are so easy! Give one a try! Here are some on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2RE0drZ

I would make or buy a large wooden sign that says Happy Thanksgiving or Merry Christmas and place it on your stoop. For Thanksgiving you could add a large pumpkin (faux so it's not heavy) next to the sign and for Christmas you could add a small faux tree in a planter.